Rules change. Entry rules for pets are set by each country and can change at short notice. This page was checked on 20 October 2026. Charter-A confirms the rules for your exact route and dates when you book, and you should always check the official source linked on the page.
Some national details were not available to us. We have checked the main requirements against official sources. We confirm the rest for your exact route and dates when you enquire.
Canada: what is specific to the country
- UK export health certificate 2923 (cats and dogs); clinical exam within 72 hours of export.
- CFIA: UK is rabies-free. Dogs under 3 months: no rabies requirement. 3 months or more: vet certificate in English or French showing current rabies vaccination, or rabies-free residence, or titre test.
- Pet dogs not quarantined.
- Ontario pit bull ban.
Returning from Canada to the UK
- GB pet health certificate (Part 2 listed) from an official vet in Canada; within 10 days of arrival; tapeworm treatment for dogs 24-120 hours before arrival; declaration.
Good to know
Not yet confirmed: CBSA customs on private aircraft; ferrets from the UK.
Flying on a private charter means your pet stays with you in the cabin. We plan the arrival airport around the checks your route needs. See how it works or ask us for a quote to Canada.
The full rules for leaving and entering Great Britain: leaving the UK · bringing a pet into the UK.
Official sources (read 20 October 2026): GOV.UK - Export cats and dogs to Canada: certificate 2923 (last updated 6 May 2026) · GOV.UK - Notes for guidance, certificate 2923 (Canada) (revised 30 Oct 2023) · CFIA - Import Reference Document (cats, dogs, ferrets) · CFIA - Importing pets (interactive tool; UK listed as rabies-free) (modified 22 Jul 2024) · GOV.UK - Which pet travel document you need